The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-04

Nell, aud ch0ice DIT OF "Rsvolutionary
History by Hon, J, o. Dykman, This
great historical monthly is without u rival in
its special domain.
The June number Of Hayper's Aagaz'ne
opens with anotahe article on 1.-THE Exca-
va,ions Mt Susa,' by Madame Jane Dieula-
foy. This is the frs, authentic and com.
plete account published of the remarkable
discoveries unearthed at the site OF Darius's
Capital, in Persia, by the archaeological mis-.
sion sent by the French Government under
the charge of NJ. Marcel Dieulafoy, 1881 6.
The treasures of ancient art there found are
now being arranged in the Louvre Museum,
at Paris Madame Dieulafoy relates the
inside history of this remarkable exIe dition,
showing against what enormous difficulties
The explorers contended, 1t is impossible
for the modest narrator to conceal her own
courageous and valuable assistance in this
heroic enterprise. In recognition Of her
important services, Madame Dieulafsy re-
Gently received distinction rarely accorded
To n woman--the Cross of the Legion OF
Honor. Among the remarkable results Of
the mission was the exhumation of the pal
ace of Darius and Artaxerxes, whose mag.
nifcent remains suggest the marvellous
splendor Of the Persian monarchy in its su-
premacy-One of the finest edlfces of an
tiauity for architectural beauty and elegant
Embellishments. The Notifications of the
city were also excsvated, and hundreds of
rich objects of sculpture, enamel, bronze,
iron, etc, with an abundance of inscriptions
tombs, aud skeletons, whose study will
throw great light upon the history and
anthropology Of that remote epoch. TWEEN
ty engravings illustrate the article, mostly
from photot raphs taken on the spot Por-
traits of Madame Dieulafoy and her husband
are also given.
The June Forum opens with discussion
of the latest theological controversy now at
tracing the attention Of protestant theolog-
ians: the AndOver movement touching the
doctorne of future probation, in which that
doctorine is discussed, Mr.. Lang, the novel
list, tells about Books that have helped me"
Prof. G.. j. Romans wrote on The Object of
Life" John Fulton gives very potent rea-
son :" Why the Revised Version Has Failed"
ernment," "On THINGS Social" " Railway
Passes and the Public" in which that trouble
some subject in most ably treated, IAN EVIL
of the School, &C., making a most interest
ing and valuable huber.
The Juue Wade Awdke will be locally in.
teresting because o. the description it con-
tains of the Sandwich, Mass, glass works,
telling how the beautiful ornamental glass is
made. We all have seen bottles blown, but
here we are introduced to new kinds Of ware,
the making of which will be interesting.
Chas. Egbert Craddock begins new story
that is sure to be delightful. The papers on
" Fairy Folks" now brings US to the water.
folks, a beautiful and charming race. The
entire number is just as good as good can be.
The June PopuIqr Science Monthly to as al
so local interest, as showing the immense
advantages Ottawa has as a glass making
point over Pittsburgh in the cost of sand,
which there costs about $500 and here Coo
ton! The article Grains of Sand" des-
cribes the process of getting sand there ready
for the glass houses. The second article on
care Railroad public Enemies" appears and
delightful article, Astronomy with an
Opera Glass" as well as timely article
Theology under changed Conditions,"-
for the popular reader; while men of more
scientific tendencies will find the number up
to the best in special work.
The June 81. Nicholas opens with charm
ing frontispiece by Frank Russell Green, en-
titled "a Day Dream" 1t reminds us that
summer is at hand. Those who intend 60.
ing abroad will not skip Frank r. Stocktons
delightful King London" while the stay
athomes will read it, and be able to give
points to the travellers on their return. After
perusing Mrs. Poultney Bigelow's STORY of
n Lost Dog" however, it may strike the
reader that, if stray animals are 80 well
taken care of in London, 1t will be quite UNI
necessary for humans to know their way
about, While all boys and girls are ready
for vacation at this time, some must be git
ting "Ready for Business to these George
J. Manson article on "A Banker and Bro
ker" will prove very interesting. Curiously
enough, there are some young men who will
camp out this summer, by way Of getting
ready for business, They are the West
Points cadets and their life in camp is
capitaly described in Winning n Com
mission" by Lieutenant George L. Putnam;
while General Adam Badeau shows what an
unpleasant business theirs may be in stirring
paper on SHERIDAN in the Valley"
The frontispiece of the June Century is a
striking portrait of Count Leo Tolstoi, the
Russian novelist, the impression of wnom
upon an American is recorded by Mr.. George
Kennan, in paper entitled "A Visit to Count
Tolstoi" This account is the forerunner of
a series of papers which is to appear later,